Software Engineer (Internship) At Ibm

Your Role and Responsibilities
Conduct research in software engineers applied to cognitive computing, include performing foundational research in a wide range of topics such as, knowledge extraction, representation and retrieval from structured and unstructured data
Develop open source tools and use cases in addressing the "big" challenges in Africa (e.g., Healthcare, Next Generation Public Sector and Enterprise, etc.)
Develop novel and scalable approaches and algorithms for data ranging from small to big data

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Degree (PhD, MSc, or BSc.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics or Equivalent
Strong background in software engineering practices including agile techniques
Experience in tools and methodology to improve software life cycle for cognitive applications
Strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals
Proven communication skills and leadership experience are essential

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
5 or more years of commercial software development experience
Expert skill level in programming skills (C/C++, Java, Go, Python, Javascript, Node.js, etc.)
Expert skill level in software engineering practices including agile techniques
Expert skill level in system building/debugging/testing
Expert skill level in building Cloud Applications using APIs and micro-services
Prior experience in Africa or developing countries is a plus